appal (Meaning)

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appal (v)

strike with disgust or revulsion

fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

The gruesome crime scene details were enough to appal even the seasoned detectives.
The disturbing news about the natural disaster's impact on the community appalled the entire nation.
The graphic documentary on wildlife poaching aimed to appal viewers and raise awareness about conservation.
The politician's scandalous behavior managed to appal both his supporters and critics alike.
The blatant disregard for human rights in that region continues to appal the international community.
The cruelty depicted in the movie's scenes was enough to appal sensitive audiences.
The widespread corruption within the government continues to appal citizens who demand accountability.
The inhumane treatment of animals in the factory farm was enough to appal animal rights activists.
The revelation of the unethical business practices by the company's executives appalled shareholders.
The sheer scale of environmental degradation caused by the industrial project appalled environmentalists worldwide.

strike with disgust or revulsion, fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

shock, scare, panic, horrify, frighten, floor, offend, disgust,terrify, astound

buffer, gratify, rejoice, tempt, charm, tickle, cushion, charm, tickle, entice

The gruesome crime scene details were enough to appal even the seasoned detectives.

The disturbing news about the natural disaster's impact on the community appalled the entire nation.

The graphic documentary on wildlife poaching aimed to appal viewers and raise awareness about conservation.

The politician's scandalous behavior managed to appal both his supporters and critics alike.